Overview:
Actor/director Sidney Poitier discusses his life and career. He tells of his upbringing in Jamaica; the difficulties he encountered in New York City at the start of his career; his involvement in the US civil-rights movement; and efforts to end apartheid in South Africa. Friends and acquaintances, as well as other performers, give their insights about what makes him so special.
Revenue:
$N/A
Date Released:
02/02/2000
SPOTLIGHT
Cast
Stanley Burnside
Lee Grant
Narrator
Lady Kendal Isaacs
Norman Jewison
James Earl Jones